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F22 LKE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,568 mi
Last recorded114,568 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF22 LKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 114,568 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 109,752 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 109,752 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 104,385 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 99,980 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and plastic vehicle under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2023 99,938 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and plastic vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2022 95,704 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 93,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear tyre low tread

slight wear evident nearside and offside front wiper blades

Pass 20 Jul 2020 91,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 88,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight wear evident nearside and offside rear brake discs

Pass 17 Jul 2018 86,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight wear evident nearside and offside rear brake discs

Pass 21 Jul 2017 82,319 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wear evident nearside and offside rear brake discs

Pass 20 Jul 2016 78,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge of tread

offside front tyre worn slightly at edges of tread

wear evident nearside and offside rear brake discs

Pass 15 Jul 2015 75,910 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front tyres worn slightly at edges of tread

nearside and offside rear tyres low tread

possible slight play evident nearside front wheel bearing

wear evident nearside and offside rear brake discs

Pass 15 Jul 2014 71,864 miles

slight wear evident nearside and offside front and rear brake discs

Pass 19 Jul 2013 69,092 miles

slight wear evident nearside and offside front and rear brake discs

Pass 17 Jul 2012 66,612 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 61,713 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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F22 LKE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F22 LKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F22 LKE registered?

F22 LKE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is F22 LKE safe to buy?

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